A is for America. It started out with the 13 colonies and got its freedom on July 4, 1776. external image 13-colonies-flag4.gif?w=276&h=173
B is for Boston Massacre. It was the first physical altercation between colonists and soldiers that resulted in people being killed.external image 2cris2378b.jpg
C is for Continental Congress. A group of delegates sent from 12 out of 13 colonists met to correct what the British had imposed on the colonies in a unified voice. external image continental-congress.jpg

D is for the Declaration of Independence. On July 4, 1776, it was when the 13 colonies were free from the British and were independent.external image 20071018_declaration.jpg

E is for England. It’s a country. England had debt so they taxed the colonists to pay it.external image 300px-England.gif
F is for the French and Indian War. France lost its North American territory and Britain took over its land which left them with a large debt. So then the colonists developed a sense of unity. They began settling in the Ohio River Valley. Then the Native Americans resist the colonists settling in the Ohio River Valley. France sacrificed because the British took over Montreal.external image French%20Indian%20War.jpg
G is for George Washington. He was the first ever president in the United States.He was named general of the army. external image george-washington-picture.jpg
H is for Hessians. They were German soldiers who were loyal to King George. They fought for Britain in the Revolutionary War. external image hessians_yager_3.jpg